PALADIN: Residence Hall Replacements at Berea College

RESIDENCE HALL REPLACEMENTS Berea College | Berea, Kentucky

Whole Building Commissioning Sustainability Administration

opposite: Berea relies on alternative modes of transportation to reduce personal use vehicles. above left: As part of Tree Campus USA, Berea’s projects plan for future tree canopy. above right: Each residence hall has dedicated breakout spaces for study groups and meetings right: Materials used in these projects continues the historic and regional character of the College.

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DANFORTH & KETTERING RESIDENCE HALL REPLACEMENTS Be re a C ollege | B erea, K Y In 2019, Berea College began the process of renovating and replacing Danforth and Kettering Residence Halls. Danforth Hall is a $13 million modern housing facility that replaced the existing Danforth Hall in 2020. Kettering Hall is a $16 million housing facility that replaced the existing Kettering Hall in 2021. Within proximity to Berea College’s educational facilities, student services, and dining facilities, these residence halls increase student engagement and satisfaction on Berea’s Campus.

opposite: Both halls provide abundant daylighting.

Achieving high levels of indoor

right: The builidngs achieve Walkable Project Site goals by the extensive walking path network across campus.

environmental and student life quality was the purpose for these residence hall replacements.

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THE PROJECT These projects were both initiated as replacements for outdated residence halls that were built in 1971. Danforth Hall and Kettering Hall are both approximately 47,000 sq. ft. replacements for the existing Danforth Hall and Kettering Hall on Berea College’s campus. The residence halls feature 174 beds and 1-bedroom apartments. These projects were designed to increase student engagement and occupancy.

Danforth Hall features a host of amenities to make it a living and learning community including three study rooms, four common spaces, two flat-screen TVs, and a ping-pong table.

Similarly, Kettering Hall features lounge areas on each floor, a pool table, student lounges, and multiple study rooms.

Additionally, both halls include kitchens and laundry facilities.

THE WORK Paladin played a dual role in the Danforth Hall project: First, as LEED Administrator guiding the sustainability initiatives and strategies for the facility and second as the Whole Building Commissioning Provider to meet LEED Fundamental enhanced for MEP, and Enhanced for Building Envelope Commissioning. For Kettering Hall, Paladin played a key role as Commissioning Provider. The scope of systems commissioned for both Danforth Hall and Kettering Hall included: Plumbing, HVAC and Controls, and Electrical, Electronic Safety and Security, and Building Envelope systems.

top left: Inviting and well-lit stairs encourage residents to walk instead of using elevators. bottom: A main Berea College principle of Berea College is teaching sustainable living through example, so simple reminder signage is seen throughout the halls. right: Window testing ensures a high-performing envelope .

THE IMPACT The Danforth and Kettering Hall Replacements achieved LEED Silver Certification while remaining cost efficient, durable, and easy to maintain. The new halls included a 48.1% reduction in water use for both halls.

The new residence halls allow students to live in a sustainable atmosphere while educating them about the benefits and values of sustainable living. The LEED Silver certification reflects Berea’s efforts to make sustainability a key part of its goals.

Through Triple Bottom Line Analysis, it was revealed that additional investment in sustainable design and construction strategies returned over $2,500,000 to the stakeholders for Danforth Hall and an equivalent amount for Kettering Hall.

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right: Daylight and views enhance that living environment to meet project goals.

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